Description: Further DetailsTitle: The Complete OdesCondition: NewEAN: 9780199553907ISBN: 9780199553907Publisher: Oxford University PressFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 07/10/2008Item Height: 196mmItem Length: 128mmItem Width: 16mmLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 0199553904Description: 'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia'The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races, boxing, wrestling, all-in fighting and the pentathlon, and his Odes are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities, but for what they tell us about the Games. Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors, bold syntax, enigmatic expressions - makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience.Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition, myth, and meaning. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBTranslator: Anthony VerityContributor: Stephen Instone (Edited by), Anthony Verity (Translated by)Genre: Literary CriticismBook Series: Oxford World's ClassicsTopic: Poetry & DramaAuthor: PindarItem Weight: 169gRelease Year: 2008 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: The Complete Odes
Title: The Complete Odes
EAN: 9780199553907
ISBN: 9780199553907
Release Date: 07/10/2008
Release Year: 2008
ISBN-10: 0199553904
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Translator: Anthony Verity
Contributor: Anthony Verity (Translated by)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Book Title: Complete Odes
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2008
Topic: General
Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 6 Oz
Item Length: 7.7 in
Author: Anthony Verity, Pindar
Book Series: Oxford World's Classics Ser.
Item Width: 5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
